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| Carnival Cruises Carnival Splendor - Offering Varied Itineraries From New York in 2014 |
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Beginning in 2014, Carnival Cruise Lines
has significantly diversified Carnival Splendor’s year-round offerings
from New York, adding new
four- and five- day Canada cruises, seven-day Canada/New England
departures, and the only program of eight-day eastern Caribbean voyages
operating one-way between New York and San Juan.
These new
voyages complement the ship’s popular year-round eight-day departures
that showcase top destinations in the Caribbean, The Bahamas, and
Central Florida.
In total,
Carnival Splendor will offer 10 different itineraries visiting more than
a dozen scenic destinations throughout the Caribbean, Canada, and the
U.S. Atlantic
Coast, providing consumers with an incredible array of “Fun Ship”
vacation choices.
“New York
is a favorite homeport of Carnival guests and we’re delighted to expand
our offerings from the Big Apple to include a diverse array of
itineraries, from
historic and charming cities in Canada and New England to a host of
tropical island destinations throughout the Caribbean,” said Gerry
Cahill, Carnival’s president and CEO. “At the same time, we’re also
pleased to offer these special one-way cruises between
New York and San Juan which provide our guests with an even greater
variety of exciting destinations from which to choose,” he added.
Four- to Seven-Day Canada/New England Cruises from New York
Carnival
Splendor will operate a schedule of four-, five- and seven-day
Canada/New England cruises running from June to October 2014.
Four-day
weekend cruises depart June 5, July 3 and 31, and Aug. 28, 2014, calling
at Saint John, New Brunswick, while five-day cruises depart Sept. 1 and
Oct.
11, 2014, calling at both Saint John and Halifax, Nova Scotia. Five
week-long “fall foliage” Canada/New England cruises will also be
offered, featuring extended stops at Boston, Portland, Maine; Saint John
and Halifax. Departure days for the seven-day voyages
include Sept. 6, 13, 20, and 27 and Oct. 4, 2014.
These
attractive Canada/New England voyages provide guests the opportunity to
view centuries-old architectural structures, explore awe-inspiring
natural wonders,
and visit interesting historical landmarks.
Unique One-Way Cruises Between New York and San Juan
For the
first time, Carnival Splendor will offer a series of one-way voyages
between New York and San Juan. The eight-day itineraries will operate
from New York
to San Juan or vice versa, with stops at St. Thomas, St. Kitts,
Antigua, and St. Maarten. Three New York-to-San Juan cruises will
depart Oct. 24, 2014, and Jan. 12 and Feb. 13, 2015, while three San
Juan-to-New York voyages will depart Nov. 1, 2014, and Jan.
20 and Feb. 21, 2015.
On these
one-of-a-kind voyages, guests can visit some of the world’s most
beautiful beaches and participate in a wide range of activities, from
snorkeling, scuba
diving and kayaking to zip-lining across the lush Caribbean
countryside.
Eight-day Voyages Round-Trip from New York
These new
options complement Carnival Splendor’s wide array of eight-day cruises
round-trip from New York offered throughout the year. These include a
Bahamas/Florida
itinerary calling at Port Canaveral, Fla.; and Freeport and Nassau, The
Bahamas, along with two different eastern Caribbean routes, one
featuring San Juan, St. Thomas and Grand Turk, and another visiting
Grand Turk, Nassau and the private Bahamian island of
Half Moon Cay.
In addition
to outstanding beaches, guests sailing on these cruises can experience
unique dining, shopping and cultural opportunities and tour a variety of
historic
landmarks and attractions.
Variety of Fun On-Board Options Aboard Carnival Splendor
The
3,006-passenger Carnival Splendor offers a variety of on-board features
and facilities, highlighted by a two-level 21,000-square-foot Cloud 9
Spa, along with
four swimming pools, a cascading water slide and free, supervised
programming and facilities catering to kids in three age groups. Dining
options include two two-level main dining rooms, a classic American
steakhouse and an expansive poolside restaurant offering
a variety of international cuisines and a 24-hour pizzeria.
Carnival
Splendor also offers a wide range of accommodation choices, including
spectacular suites and Cloud 9 Spa staterooms, with more than 60 percent
of all
staterooms offering either an ocean view or private balcony. There are
even inter-connecting staterooms that are perfect for families or guests
travelling together.
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